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Mountain State Mysteries

Mountain State Mysteries
WEST VIRGINIA
True Crime
Murder
Charleston
Brenda Gail Lambert
Domestic Violence
Beckley, West Virginia
Flatwoods Monster
UFO Sightings
Missing Persons
Jack Denny
Lynn Priestly
Virginia
Cynthia Jane Miller
Juliet Staunton Clark
Patricia Sue Brogan Richmond
Sid Hatfield
Randall Lee Smith
Kiplyn Davis
Tessa

And this is Mountain State Mysteries. A true crime podcast bringing you chilling true crime from the Mountain State.

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Latest Episodes

On May 16th, 1974, what began as an ordinary afternoon in Flat Top, West Virginia, ended in tragedy when 36-year-old Evelyn Shrewsbury was found murdered on her family's property. More than five decades later, a mysterious hitchhiker, a blue vehicle,... more

In the summer of 1990, 14-year-old Fame Cooper disappeared after sneaking out of her home in Fairmont, West Virginia. Four months later, hunters made a heartbreaking discovery that turned her disappearance into a homicide investigation. More than thr... more

On a cold January morning in 1990, a labor dispute in McDowell County, West Virginia turned deadly. As gunfire erupted along a UMWA picket line, one miner was killed and two others were wounded. More than three decades later, the murder of John McCoy... more

In 1989, a brutal triple murder rocked the small coal town of Pocahontas, Virginia. What followed was a years-long investigation involving drugs, betrayal, federal indictments, and courtroom battles. This is the story of the Pocahontas Triple Murder.... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Day
Host of APaul Unsolved In West Virginia
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Episode: S4 Ep37: The Interview Files - APAUL UNSOLVED IN WV
Brenda Haynes
Daughter of Sergeant James Lee Haynes.
Episode: S4 Ep26: A Conversation with the Daughters of Sergeant James Lee Haynes
Linda Haynes
Daughter of Sergeant James Lee Haynes.
Episode: S4 Ep26: A Conversation with the Daughters of Sergeant James Lee Haynes
Alexandrea Paul
YouTuber covering missing people and unsolved cases in West Virginia
A Paul Unsolved in WV
Episode: S4 Ep25: The Case of Jack Denny With A Paul - Unsolved In WV
Tommy Gwinn
Brother of Angela Cherice Gwinn-Stephens
Episode: S4 Ep22: New Information: The Case of Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens
Miranda Weeks
Great-great-granddaughter of George and Jenny Sodder
Episode: S4 Ep17: Fixing Misreported Information: The Case of The Sodder Children
Christy and Patricia
Brenda's sisters sharing their personal memories and insights about her life.
Episode: S4 Ep13: The Case of Brenda Gail Lambert

Hosts

Mark Covey
Host of Mountain State Mysteries; leads conversations and topic introductions; central figure in WV true crime storytelling.
Courtney
Co-host contributing perspectives and discussion facilitation; active in WV true crime scene.
Alex Day
Host of APaul Unsolved In West Virginia; provides missing-person and investigative context; regional crossover insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Too many personal anecdotes and asides

    Maybe the hosts insert personal anecdotes and random info to help pad the run time, but it’s distracting and very annoying. This plus Appalachian crossed with valley girl affectation of one host makes it unlistenable for me.

    But the addition of AI scripting for recent episodes made me take this off my list entirely. So many local focused crime podcasts have started using AI scripts and it’s awful.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BunnySkull
    United Statesa month ago
  • Interesting stories involving WV

    I’ve completed up to 2023. I’m not going to be too negative. I will say the telling of the stories needs improvement. I hope it gets better from here. As others said in reviews the mispronunciation of words is painful. Podcasts are quirky in nature and if I desired a perfect product, I wouldn’t be listening to podcasts.

    What is fun about this podcast are the stories, tales, and updates that cover WV. Looking forward to catching up to current.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Marshall U ATO
    United States2 months ago
  • Tried It, But Nah…

    Tried a couple episodes out and while the actual stories could be interesting, the hosts’ delivery is not good. Instead of telling a story, it’s quite obviously being read from a script. If you want to do a good podcast, good strong telling is a MUST. Also, there were some mispronunciations that bugged me. I gave it a good try, but it’s a no for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SAP167
    United States3 months ago
  • Painful

    The only reason I kept listening was because I was interested in the story that I listened to. The storytelling is horrible. There are plenty of educated people in West Virginia, but the hosts sound uneducated and are a poor representation of West Virginians. They mispronounce words - not just uncommon words like rocuronium, but also common words like cooperate. They use poor syntax and misuse words. The story was difficult to follow, because there were too many characters and too many moving pa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chaux girl
    United States3 months ago
  • Too many personal anecdotes and asides

    Maybe the hosts insert personal anecdotes and random info to help pad the run time, but it’s distracting and very annoying. This plus Appalachian crossed with valley girl affectation of one host makes it unlistenable for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BunnySkull
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the deep WV focus and community-centered approach, but some critique storytelling pace and pronunciation.
Guests and co-hosts often bring expert local knowledge, which helps move cases forward for listeners.
Cross-promo with Appalachian podcasts is appreciated and adds regional context.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S4 Ep30: The Case of Victor Shoemaker JR
Q: Why would they call the search off?
A volunteer named Lisa Hannon died after falling asleep behind the wheel following a night of searching.
S4 Ep30: The Case of Victor Shoemaker JR
Q: Did they check rivers? Did they check ponds in the area?
Yes, they did check rivers and had divers, but nothing came out of the search.
S4 Ep30: The Case of Victor Shoemaker JR
Q: Did Tommy and Lloyd help?
Yes, they pointed out the exact place where they had last seen their cousin, and both were subjected to background checks and polygraph tests.
S4 Ep29: The Case of Karen Noble and Jeff Scott (The Wolf Creek Murders)
Q: What led to the discovery of their bodies?
Timothy Vaughn, a passerby, noticed a fire along the road, which was later revealed to be caused by Jeff's burning truck where his body was found.
S4 Ep29: The Case of Karen Noble and Jeff Scott (The Wolf Creek Murders)
Q: What were the circumstances of Karen and Jeff's last night together?
They went for a late night drive after Karen returned home from a family trip, but no one knew their intended destination when they left.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain State Mysteries

What is Mountain State Mysteries about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Mountain State Mysteries delivers in-depth true crime storytelling focused on cases from West Virginia and surrounding Appalachia. Episodes balance meticulous case detail with survivor and community perspectives, often weaving in cross-podcast promos and regional context. The show tends to feature long-form case histories, unsolved mysteries, and DNA or forensic discussions, with a strong sense of regional memory and local impact. A recurring strength is its collaborative approach, highlighting other Appalachian creators and leveraging interviews to broaden the narrative. Potential listeners who enjoy grounded, case-driven storytelling with a regional flavor and community involvement will likely find it compelling.

Noteworthy for its regio... more

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Recent guests on Mountain State Mysteries include:

1. Alex Day
2. Brenda Haynes
3. Linda Haynes
4. Alexandrea Paul
5. Tommy Gwinn
6. Miranda Weeks
7. Christy and Patricia

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